Activities at Portland

We offer activities as open public sessions during weekends and school holidays when the conditions are looking good.

These activities are aimed at adults and over 14’s with an adult and so can be booked on a per person basis. You will join a small group of like minded adventurers.

Coasteering

Explore the Jurassic coastline in a unique and adventurous setting. Climb up, Leap off and swim around the cliffs enjoying spectacular views along the way!

Climbing & Abseiling

A choice of brilliant climbing venues with sea views, all round the island.

Sit on Top Kayaking

Whether you’re up for a journey or a splash in the sea. Get on, paddle about, jump in and journey around one of the UKs largest harbours.

Group bookings

A wider range of activity choices for prebooked visiting groups

If you are coming to Portland as a group we have a wider range of activities to choose from giving us more opportunities to tailor an outdoor programme for you.

More information about our activities for groups and our programmes can be found in the relevant sections.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. We are fully insured to run all of our activities and have £10 million public liability cover.

  • The activities will still go ahead however we will pick the safest and most appropriate activity for the conditions each day.

  • All activity staff are experienced and have at least the minimum national governing body award qualifications for the activities which they deliver and are first aid qualified. We have a strong team of permanent staff, who are supported by experienced seasonal staff, many of whom return for multiple years.

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